The Tennessee Titans have had all offseason to sort through what they want to do with the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. Their recent choice to cancel Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders' private workout may have tipped their hand. On Monday, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah spoke on the "Up & Adams" show about what the Titans' front office was thinking when they made this decision.
"I just think they're locked in," said Jeremiah. "They kind of zeroed in on (Miami quarterback) Cam Ward. ... 'We've seen Cam, we've visited with Cam.' ... 'At this point in time, we've done all our homework, we're locked in on our decision.'"
Ward will be a massive upgrade over Will Levis, who started 12 games for the Titans last year. In those appearances, he only completed 63.1% of his passes for 2,091 yards and 13 touchdowns, and he threw 12 interceptions and fumbled 10 times.
At Miami last season, Ward completed 67.2% of his passes for 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns while only throwing seven interceptions. He seems to be the clear choice with the No. 1 pick and will almost certainly be the Week 1 starter for the Titans next season.
During the offseason, new general manager Mike Borgonzi only brought in career backup quarterbacks like Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle, which hinted at their desire to take a young signal-caller with the first overall pick. Levis still figures to be the backup, but it would not surprise anyone if he ends up being traded before the season begins.
The Tennessee Titans appear to be focusing heavily on Miami quarterback Cam Ward as their top choice for the NFL Draft, and this decision reflects both strategic planning and long-term aspirations. Ward’s outstanding statistics from last season—completing 67.2% of his passes for 4,313 yards and delivering 39 touchdowns—make him an ideal candidate to strengthen the Titans' lineup. His skillset not only highlights athletic talent but also reveals his ability to read the game and make smart decisions, qualities that the Titans are in dire need of.
This move is likely part of new general manager Mike Borgonzi’s vision to rejuvenate the team by building around a young quarterback with substantial potential for growth. Drafting Ward signals an ambitious direction, aimed at creating a solid foundation for the team's future success. Borgonzi’s offseason approach, which included signing career backups like Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle, reinforces the idea that the Titans are fully committed to developing a young star like Ward. Moreover, this selection could reignite excitement and loyalty among fans, as Ward represents the hope of a fresh start.
